At the request of Chief 22-2 on the scene, Engine 22 was dispatched class one to the 600 block of Main Street for an oil spill. A vehicle driving through the square had an engine oil pan perforated by a thrown rod, dumping oil for about 100 feet until the driver was able to pull off to the side of the road. Engine 22 responded with a crew of six, and spread high-dry on the spill to soak up as much oil as possible from the street. Main Street, from Market Street to Spruce Street, was closed to traffic during the cleanup. PSP on the scene contacted a tow service for the damaged car. After cleanup, the street was re-opened for traffic and the engine went available.
Engine 22, Rescue 23, and Medic 6 dispatched to 26 Main Street in Lykens for a multiple vehicle accident with one patient reported on the roadway. This accident occurred in front of the residence of Chief 22-1, who came out and found three vehicles involved. The patient on the roadway was actually in the mini-market parking lot where he had exited his own vehicle and laid down. Engine 22 responded with 4, Rescue 23 responded with 4, and two company 22 members responded POV to the scene. On arrival, three vehicles were found to be involved with extensive damage, and the roadway blocked. EMS from Medic 6 were treating the patients, and crews split up and assisted with triage and also scene safety and control. PSP was also on scene, and fire police from 22 and 23 had traffic re-routed away from the accident scene. After packaging and transport of three patients, crews began cleanup of the roadway and awaited the arrival of "Recovery 21", who removed the three vehicles. Crews re-opened the highway and cleared the event.
Engines 23 and 22 dispatched class one to the street in front of Station 23 for a truck fire. Engine 22 responded with 6 and Chief 22 POV, and was placed in service by command 23 while enroute.
Truck 22 dispatched class one on the 20-1 box for a structure fire at 668 Center Street in Millersburg Boro. Companies 20, 21, 26, 28, 29 and 216 also on the box. Truck 22 responded with 7, and arrived on scene via Route 25 to Center Street on the A/B corner of a 2 1/2 story brick single family dwelling. Command requested manpower forward to the manpower pool where the crew staged until released by Command.
Company 22 and Engine 23 dispatched class one to 225 Market Street in Lykens Boro for an automatic fire alarm. Chief 22-2 responded from his residence across the street and advised of a 2 1/2 story duplex wood frame vacant dwelling with nothing showing from sides A and D. He requested dispatch to confirm the address and was advised that the corrected address was in the City of Harrisburg. Command placed the box in service.
Truck 22 dispatched class one on the commercial structure box at 416 Main street in Elizabethville Boro at Kratzers Hardware for a reported structure fire. Captain 21 arrived on scene confirming a working fire and requested the first alarm which added Engine 22. Truck 22 responded with 5, Engine 22 with 2 and one member POV to the scene. Truck 22 arrived on scene at a 140 foot by 165 foot one story commercial business and set up on the A/B corner. Crew laddered the building and went to the roof. Engine 22 staged behind the Truck. Engine 21 had side A with a line thru the front door. Truck 20 had the A/D corner with Engine 20 behind them. Engine 23, 26, and 28 staged and sent manpower forward. Rescue 21 staged side A and Rescue 23 had side C with Air 23 on side B. Fire was quickly knocked down to the C side of the structure in a rear store room and control was marked. Company 22 members assisted with fans for ventilation until released by command.
Company 21, Engine 26 and Truck 22 dispatched class one to 4686 Route 209 in Washington Township at the CVS Pharmacy for an automatic fire alarm. Truck 22 responded with 5 and was canceled while enroute.
The section of calls we've responded to has been compiled from fire company records, newspapers, and other sources. Listings for years prior to 1981 might be incomplete.
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